Air Force Studies
Courses
AS 101 Foundations of USAF I 1 cr
AS 101 is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and encourage participation in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: overview of ROTC, special programs offered through ROTC, mission and organization of the Air Force, brief history of the Air Force, introduction to leadership and leadership related issues, Air Force Core Values, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication studies. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
Corequisite: AS 101L
AS 101L Foundation of USAF I Lab 0 cr
Provides an introduction to the military profession, including applications in leadership, drill and ceremony, customs and courtesies and community service.
Corequisite: AS 101
AS 102 Heritage and Values II 1 cr
AS 102 is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and encourage participation in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Featured topics include: overview of ROTC, special programs offered through ROTC, mission and organization of the Air Force, brief history of the Air Force, introduction to leadership and leadership related issues, Air Force Core Values, Air Force officer opportunities, and an introduction to communication studies. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC cadets and complements this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
Corequisite: AS 102L
AS 102L Heritage and Values II Lab 0 cr
Provides an introduction to the military profession, including applications in leadership, drill and ceremony, customs and courtesies and community service.
Corequisite: AS 102
AS 201 Team/Leadership Fund I 1 cr
AS 201 is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Students will apply leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things like conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. Cadets will apply these lessons at Field Training, which follows AS 201 and AS 202. Co-requite: AS 201L
Corequisite: AS 201L
AS 201L Team/Leadership Fund I lab 0 cr
Provides an introduction to the military profession, including applications in leadership, drill and ceremony, customs and courtesies and community service.
Corequisite: AS 201
AS 202 Team/leadership Fund II 1 cr
AS 202 is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Students will apply leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things like conflict management. Students should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. Cadets will apply these lessons at Field Training, which follows AS 201 and 202L. Co-requisite: AS 202L
Corequisite: AS 202L
AS 202L Team/Leadership Fund II Lab 0 cr
Provides an introduction to the military profession, including applications in leadership, drill and ceremony, customs and courtesies and community service.
Corequisite: AS 202
AS 301 Lead People/Effect Comm I 3 cr
AS 301 is a study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer-type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of this course.
Corequisite: AS 301L
AS 301L Leading People/Effective Communication I Lab 0 cr
Provides an introduction to the military profession, including applications in leadership, drill and ceremony, customs and courtesies and community service.
Corequisite: AS 301
AS 302 Leading People/Eff Comm II 3 cr
AS 302 is designed to build on the leadership fundamentals taught in AS 200. Cadets will have the opportunity to utilize their skills as they begin more of a leadership role in the detachment. The course continues into advanced skills and ethics training that will prepare them for becoming an officer and supervisor. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course by providing advanced leadership experiences in officer type activities, giving student the opportunity to apply leadership and management principles of the course. Co-requisite: AS 301L
Corequisite: AS 302L
AS 302L Lead People/Eff Comm 11 Lab 0 cr
Provides an introduction to the military profession, including applications in leadership, drill and ceremony, customs and courtesies and community service.
Corequisite: AS 302
AS 401 Sec/Lead/Comm Prep I 3 cr
AS 401 examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, 'officership', military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills.
Corequisite: AS 401L
AS 401L Sec/Lead/Comm Prep 1 Lab 0 cr
Provides an introduction to the military profession, including applications in leadership, drill and ceremony, customs and courtesies and community service.
Corequisite: AS 401
AS 402 Sec/Lead/Comm Prep II 3 cr
Course examines the national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. Special topics of interest focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military, preparation for active duty, and current issues affecting military professionalism. Within this structure, continued emphasis is given to refining communication skills.
Corequisite: AS 402L
AS 402L Sec/Lead/Comm Prep II Lab 0 cr
Provides an introduction to the military profession, including applications in leadership, drill and ceremony, customs and courtesies and community service.
Corequisite: AS 402
Faculty
| Faculty Name | Faculty Department | Faculty Position | Degrees Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstead, Thomas | Air Force Studies | Assistant Professor | BA, Univ of Arizona Global Campus |
| Clark, Ross E. | Air Force Studies | Professor | BS, Texas A & M University MS, Kansas State University |
| Fair, Henry W | Air Force Studies | Assistant Professor | BS, University of West Florida MS, University of West Florida |
| Gordon, Aaron R. | Air Force Studies | Assistant Professor | AS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U BS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U |
| Mullins, Douglas E | Air Force Studies | BA, Ohio University MA, Webster University | |
| Payton, Elsa Mae | Air Force Studies | Assistant Professor | BS, US Air Force Academy MS, American Public University CERT, Auburn University |
| Randolph, Ruth | Air Force Studies | Professor | BA, Augustana College MA, Norwich University |
| Schill, Noah P. | Air Force Studies | Assistant Professor | BA, Rhodes College |